The Core i7-4770S is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $67.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4770S
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 68% cheaper – $31.97 vs $99.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-4770S vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4770S vs Core i7-870 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4770S vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4770S vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4770S
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4770S | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $305.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
